76th Annual Pilgrimage to the Tomb of the Unknown
The Independent Order of Odd Fellows recently held its 76th annual Pilgrimage to the Tomb of the Unknown at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Virginia. The ceremony consists of music, speeches by leaders of the Order and laying of wreaths by the officers of each state or Jurisdiction. The Odd Fellows were given special permission to conduct this annual event by President Franklin D. Roosevelt who was himself a member of the Order in New York. Mitchell, Sherra and Joshua Kinder are pictured in the Arlington Memorial Amphitheater at The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. Mitchell Kinder is currently serving as Grand Master of the Odd Fellows of Tennessee. Kinder stated that the ceremony is very moving as you reflect on those who have paid the ultimate sacrifice for their country. He further stated that the event makes you proud to be an Odd Fellow. Mitchell and Sherra Kinder are both members of Ocoee Lodge No. 97 in Cleveland and were honored to attend and participate at Arlington.
The Independent Order of Odd Fellows recently held its 76th annual Pilgrimage to the Tomb of the Unknown at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Virginia. Ocoee Lodge members Mitchell and Sherra Kinder with their son attended the ceremony.
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Ocoee Lodge No. 97, Independent Order of Odd Fellows, recently purchased a new bulletin board for Oak Grove Elementary School.
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Ocoee Lodge purchased reflective weather resistant gear for the Safety Patrol at Taylor Elementrary School
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Ocoee Lodge No. 97, Independent Order of Odd Fellows, recently held their annual Official Visit for the Grand Master of the Odd Fellows of Tennessee at The Museum Center at Five Points. Over 90 members and guests were present for the special evening. Ocoee Lodge is the home lodge of Brother Mitchell Kinder, the Grand Master of Tennessee for 2008-2009. As a highlight of the evening, the local lodge made a $2,500 donation to the Chattanooga campus of the Tennessee Baptist Children's Homes.
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